Gordi’s previous releases include a cover of Courtney Barnett’s “Avant Gardener” and Gordi’s original track, “Can We Work it Out.” In celebration of the release of her debut EP, Clever Disguise, Gordi has released the acoustic, piano version of “Can We Work it Out”, a stunning depiction of Gordi’s raw talent as a singer/songwriter. It’s just Gordi’s rich and smokey voice flying high above a gorgeous piano melody. There’s something more real about the piano version. Without the extra harmonies, percussion and sonic technologies the track is less of a pop anthem but something more heartbreaking in an absolutely beautiful way.

Gordi’s EP is available digitally right now via Jagjaguwar and can be found on iTunes and Amazon. The physical copy will be available May 27th and can be pre-ordered SCD.

Gordi is the musical moniker of young Australian singer, Sophie Payten. Over the last couple years, Payten has been building her musical repertoire, creating music in her dorm room in Sydney. Now decorated with triple j’s J Award and 2 FBi Radio SMAC Awards, she is part of the Jagjaguwar roster and will be releasing an EP this year.

Before the release of her upcoming EP, she has shared with us her rendition of fellow Australian, Courtney Barnett’s, track “Avant Gardener.” Gordi’s version is heavier, more melodic and simply beautiful. Compare and contrast the two versions yourself: